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How accurate is the hiv 1+2 ab/ag test? the test came back non reactive. this is the first time i've been tested and the last time i had sexual intercorse was nearly 4 years ago. should i get retested or am i overthinking?

Q: how accurate is the hiv 1+2 ab/ag test? the test came back non reactive. this is the first time i've been tested and the last time i had sexual intercorse was nearly 4 years ago. should i get retested or am i overthinking?

: The HIV AgAb tests are 100% conclusive any time 6 weeks or more after the last possible exposure. Your test is solid proof you do not have HIV, assuming no possible exposure in the last few weeks.

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The HIV AgAb tests are 100% conclusive any time 6 weeks or more after the last possible exposure. Your test is solid proof you do not have HIV, assuming no possible exposure in the last few weeks.

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

How accurate is the hiv 1+2 ab/ag test? the test came back non reactive. this is the first time i've been tested and the last time i had sexual intercorse was nearly 4 years ago. should i get retested or am i overthinking?

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